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1 October 1789
ardoqui y Arriquibar, Diego, 1735-1798
to Henry Knox
Sends Knox his compliments and a gift in thanks for the kindness and friendship Knox bestowed on him during his stay in the United States.
GLC02437.04375
20 June 1785
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Thomas Halsey
Knox requests that Halsey secure transportation on a ship from Providence, Rhode Island to New York City for his family and some furniture. Anticipates that Halsey can secure their passage on either Captain Godfrey's or Captain Laton's ship.
GLC02437.03157
29 November 1786
Gorham, Nathaniel, 1738-1796
Written from "Charles Town," possibly Charlestown, Massachusetts, where Gorham was born. Asks Knox to deliver a letter he has enclosed to his daughter. Relates information on preparations Massachusetts has made to confront the insurgents associated...
GLC02437.03355
30 October 1787
Discusses the ratification of the Constitution and states that "[t]hings look pretty well. Though there is an opposition preparing - but I do not think it will be sufficient to answer the intention of some." Lists opponents and supporters of...
GLC02437.03689
22 March 1789
Reports that he arrived home safely. Discusses the "business of electioneering" in publications, especially the apparent desire to slander General [Benjamin] Lincoln's name. Believes Mr. [Samuel] Adams has an equal chance of winning. Mentions...
GLC02437.04148
22 September 1783
Barker, Ananias, fl. 1783
[Testimony]
Testimony concerning a lieutenant Wheaton. States that Wheaton "directed me to sell the same [rum] by retail at a cheaper rate than any person in of about the place, (which I did) ... "
GLC02437.02556
23 February 1788
to John Coudray
Relates that he has received dispatches from General [Josiah] Harmar. Notes that he cannot recommend Coudray directly to General Huntington for an appointment, "as such a recommendation would be considered as improper the appointments [being] solely...
GLC02437.03805
1 April 1783
Guion, Isaac, fl. 1776-1823
[State of John Doughty's company]
Lists men by station and rank.
GLC02437.02057
6 September 1782
Eustis, William, 1753-1825
Location listed as "Hospital Hut." Writes, "An officer from below has been here yesterday and taken away the guard & fatigue men - the consequence is, the sentry is removed from the spring which has been so low for a day or two past that we were...
GLC02437.01585
31 December 1783
to John Elderkin
Knox writes to Elderkin, magazine keeper for Daniel Parker & Co., a firm that furnished supplies for troops. Relates that his contract with Parker has nearly expired and no measure has been taken for its renewal. Orders Elderkin to deliver a large...
GLC02437.02876
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